Providence, RI releases complete streets draft master plan

A key point of the plan is to create a comprehensive "urban trail network" that connects each of the city's neighborhoods.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 14, 2019

Utility, EV coalition calls for 50% transportation energy reduction by 2050

The 50x50 Transportation Commission laid out more than three dozen policy recommendations, calling for stronger funding in electric vehicle infrastructure, among other things.

By Robert Walton • June 14, 2019

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From worsening climate change to a shifting transportation landscape and the housing affordability crisis, cities have their work cut out for them.

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Social butterfly: Saskatoon Transit turns to Instagram influencers to boost ridership

The transit agency of Canadian province Saskatchewan will use social media influencers to inspire residents to travel in new ways. 

By Katie Pyzyk • June 13, 2019

Argo AI announces third-generation AV, expands testing to Detroit

The Ford Fusion Hybrid's upgraded safety features include redundant braking and steering systems, maintaining control in case of a unit failure. 

By Jason Plautz • June 13, 2019

NYC extends cap on for-hire vehicle licenses

Mayor Bill de Blasio added a cap on "deadheading," the for-hire vehicle practice of driving without a passenger.

By Jason Plautz • June 13, 2019

E-scooter company Bird acquires competitor Scoot

Bird said the move will offer users more vehicles and service in new communities, including potentially the long-desired market of San Francisco.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 13, 2019

Uber Elevate shows off skyport concepts

Plans include mega skyports which could handle 1,000 landing vehicles an hour on a footprint of less than two acres.

By Chris Teale • June 13, 2019

Lyft ditches Ford GoBike branding for new name, 'mobile art' designs

The rebranded Bay Wheels service also debuted an e-bike in San Jose, featuring new designs and a dockless lock.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 12, 2019

Uber sued over wheelchair accessibility in Pittsburgh

The suit asks that Uber modify its policies and practices to make wheelchair-accessible vehicles more available on its platform.

By Jason Plautz • June 12, 2019

Uber touts new partnerships, big plans at Elevate Summit

The company announced it will test its Uber Air flying taxis in Melbourne, Australia, and will partner with AT&T on communications.

By Chris Teale • June 12, 2019

San Francisco groups collaborate on $100B transportation improvement plan

Citizens tend to resist additional taxes, so getting a measure on the ballot could prove challenging, even in the Bay Area. 

By Katie Pyzyk • June 11, 2019

ParkMobile, REACH NOW partner to provide seamless parking, transit services

The companies said their new collaboration will make it easier for customers to transition from cars to public transportation.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 11, 2019

Uber's flying taxis won't need new aviation laws, top executive says

Eric Allison, head of Elevate Uber, said the company would partner with governments on its planned uberAIR service, a major shift from the past.

By Chris Teale • June 11, 2019

The need for smart maintenance of autonomous vehicles

Though the timeline of AV development is hotly debated, every major manufacturer and a plethora of startups are involved in the race to deliver smarter, more efficient mobility options.

By Amir Hever • June 10, 2019

Uber Copter to take flight in NYC this summer

The service is heralded as a fast way to travel, but it comes with a catch: It's not cheap and not everyone can use it.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 7, 2019

Apple acquires AV startup Drive.ai

The move comes just days before Drive.ai would have shuttered its business, according to a state regulatory filing.

By Jason Plautz • Updated June 26, 2019

USDOT to open 2 new University Transportation Centers

The University of South Florida's center will focus on congestion, while Washington State University's center will work to improve the durability of transportation infrastructure.

By Jason Plautz • June 7, 2019

How tech could help avert 'public health crisis' of rising road deaths

The automotive industry has "an awful lot of work to do to communicate the benefits" of safety technology, said Continental's Jeff Klei in a keynote speech.

By Chris Teale • June 6, 2019

Survey: 57% of people willing to ride in AVs

Consumers continue to have mixed feelings toward AVs, even as automakers put more of them on public streets across the U.S.

By Jason Plautz • June 5, 2019

Bird adds 2-seater electric bike to its fleet

The company's first foray into non-scooter mobility boasts a padded seat, 20-inch wheels, an LCD screen and a 52-volt battery.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 5, 2019

Seattle DOT considers congestion pricing

The department completed a study examining other cities' congestion pricing efforts to analyze how the concept could be applied locally.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 5, 2019

NYC legislation addresses street design, safety

Council members passed a bill to support Vision Zero principles as New York's traffic deaths have seen an uptick so far this year.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 4, 2019

Will pogo sticks be the next scooters?

Cangoroo plans to launch the devices soon in San Francisco as an alternative to electric scooters, though the efficacy of pogo sticks remains in question.

By Jason Plautz • June 4, 2019

Los Angeles to give students free bus passes

The pilot will begin in the fall and run for one year, though Mayor Eric Garcetti anticipates the program will become permanent. 

By Katie Pyzyk • June 4, 2019

Transit agencies form Automated Bus Consortium

Nearly a dozen agencies are coming together to leverage buying power and share ideas for driverless bus programs.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 4, 2019